I'm on my way downstairs to the grand opening of our Employment Centre! We're really excited to be able to expand our Employment services. We'll still be offering resume help and interview coaching, but now we'll also be able to connect our guests directly with employers.
Not being able to find work or support yourself takes a huge toll on a person's sense of worth. The Employment Centre will help empower our clients to make positive changes in their lives.
When a guest arrives at the Employment Centre, Intake Facilitators work with them to investigate training and job opportunities that fit their interests, abilities and experience, and volunteers are available to assist with resumes and interview preparations.
Once employed, clients also meet regularly with an Employment Coach, who helps with any difficulties they might be experiencing at their jobs. Employment Coaches will also be available to address any questions or concerns from employers.
Cliff Wiebe is our Director of Support Services and the brains behind the new format. “So often, people think the solution to homelessness is for men and women to pick them selves up off the streets and go find a job, but it’s not that simple,” he says. “Our clients face significant barriers to employment, but The Mustard Seed is committed to helping them overcome those barriers and work toward greater independence.”
Have you ever been at risk of losing your home or your job? What kind of support did you wish you could have received?
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